Do it yourself hem line marker with chalk
Abstract
A new and improved do it yourself hem line marker with chalk comprised of a base having a rounded top surface, and a hollow interior. A recess is formed in the rounded top surface. A sand mixture is positioned within the hollow interior. The sand mixture functioning to weigh the base down. The device contains a three foot long ruler having a first end, a second end, and an intermediate extent therebetween. The first end is coupled with the recess formed in the rounded top surface of the base. The device contains a metal extension having a first open end and a second open end. The first open end is secured to the intermediate extent of the three foot long ruler. The second open end is tapered. Chalk is secured within the tapered second open end of the metal extension. The chalk functions to mark a garment.
Claims
exact text as granted — not AI-modifiedWhat is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:
1. A new and improved do it yourself hem line marker with chalk providing a way for a user to mark hems evenly on a garment without the help of another person comprising, in combination: a base having a flat bottom surface, a rounded top surface, and a hollow interior, a recess formed in the rounded top surface, the recess being internally threaded, a sand mixture positioned within the hollow interior, the sand mixture functioning to weigh the base down; a three foot long ruler having an externally threaded first end, a second end, and an intermediate extent therebetween, the externally threaded first end removably coupled with the internally threaded recess formed in the rounded top surface of the base; a container holder having an open top receiving surface and a flat bottom surface, the container holder adjustably coupled with the intermediate extent of the three foot long ruler by a fastening means for removable securement thereto; a plastic container having a top surface, a bottom surface, a hollow inner surface, and an outer surface, the plastic container received in the open top receiving surface of the container holder, a hollow extension integral with the top surface, an extension lid removably secured to the hollow extension, an aperture formed in the extension lid, a chalk powder positioned within the hollow inner surface; a long piece of tubing having a first end and a second end, the first end received through the aperture formed in the extension lid of the plastic container, the long piece of tubing having a length of about four feet; a short piece of tubing having a first end and a second end, the first end received through the aperture formed in the extension lid of the plastic container and into the chalk powder positioned therein; the second end secured to the intermediate extent of the three foot long ruler by the fastening means; a metal extension having a first open end and a second open end, the first open end secured to the second end of the short piece of tubing, the second open end being tapered; a rubber squeeze ball having an open extension, the open extension coupled with the second end of the long piece of tubing, the rubber squeeze ball functioning to cause the chalk powder to exit the plastic container through the short piece of tubing.Join the waitlist — get patent alerts
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